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It would be impossible to narrow down a perfect time that everyone should exercise. However, your perfect time of day to get your most effective workout should be the time that YOU can commit to be consistent. There are benefits to morning and evening workouts: Potential benefits of morning workouts: Greater weight loss through improved […]
Walking has several benefits for your health including preventing heart disease. Walking also addresses a lot of risk factors: Improves good cholesterol (HDL) Lowers blood pressure (it is recommended to shoot for a top number (systolic) of 120 mm Hg or lower) Aids in weight management Reduces HbA1c (measure for diabetic control) Reduces inflammation […]
Long hours, demanding clients and deadlines can distract you from your health and fitness goals during work hours. Here are three tips you can use at work to keep your goals on track. Start with your “why” It’s important to remember why you set your fitness goals in the first place. Your reasons for […]
Try this tasty green protein smoothie from MyFitnessPal Ingredients 2 cups (60g) baby spinach, lightly packed 1 cup (240ml) water 1 1/2 (225g) cups pineapple chunks, frozen 1/2 small banana, frozen 1/2 cup (122g) 2% Greek yogurt 2 teaspoons honey Directions Puree spinach and water in a high-power blender. Add frozen […]
Ranked as the #1 diet in the country in 2018, try implementing the fresh and delicious foods from countries around the Mediterranean to your diet. Here is the order of diet categories moving up the Mediterranean diet pyramid. Physical activity and social connections emphasized at the foundation of the pyramid. Fruits, vegetables, whole grains, […]
These six tips may change the way you think about your fat-burning strategy: Strength training- Resistance helps build muscle and cut fat by increasing calories burned at rest. More protein- Suppresses appetite with less calories while supporting muscle mass preservation. Sleep to success- Decreases risk of weight gain by minimizing appetite and hunger […]
Try implementing this list of 20 high-protein food options when trying to build muscle: Eggs Nuts Protein shake Full-fat cottage cheese Chickpeas Lean beef Rotisserie chicken Lentils Salmon Fermented dairy products Scallops Chia seeds Plain Greek yogurt Brown rice Tuna Pork tenderloin Beans Almond butter Quinoa Turkey REFERENCE The Editors. The Top 30 Muscle-building […]
REST FOR RESULTS: HOW SLEEP HELPS WEIGHT LOSS Sleep for weight loss When your body is deprived of quality sleep, it responds the same as if it were experiencing physical stress. Lack of sleep causes your body to release chemicals telling your body to quickly refuel, leading to sugar cravings. Look good, feel […]
Eating the right bedtime foods will help you fall asleep quicker, build lean muscle while you snooze and keep you satisfied all night long to avoid morning hunger and next-day junk food cravings. Here are some nutrient-packed snacks to benefit your body before bedtime: Greek yogurt – High in protein and low in […]
Implementing healthy eating habits can be a challenge. Keep these four easy eating tips in mind to help you lose fat, build muscle, and improve your overall health. Boost your protein with omega-3s – Along with lean meats consider fish as a healthy protein. Fish contain omega-3 fatty acids linked to improved heart, bone, […]
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